A fully loaded Russian cargo plane takes off from the Canberra, Australia Airport’s runway. All of the runway. From the beginning to the very end. In its entirety. The whole thing.
Shot from the control tower, the ATCs’ comments are worth noting. The good stuff starts at 0:50.
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Using 100% of the runway
March 4th, 2010 · No Comments · amazing, bizarre, how-to, video
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Low fuel warning light
February 25th, 2010 · No Comments · automotive, how-to
How far can you go after the low fuel warning light comes on? One site is collecting data amassed from contributors and perhaps your car is among those listed. As usual, your mileage may vary.
Find your car and distance here.
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Overhead cams at high rpm
February 24th, 2010 · No Comments · amazing, automotive, how-to, video
This is a great video of a cutaway valve cover on a 193 hp BMW S1000RR superbike. Stick with it as the revs are increased to over 14,000 rpm.
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Blu-Ray phaser
February 24th, 2010 · No Comments · clever, how-to, tech, video
A creative warranty voider has hacked together a working Blu-Ray laser phaser which can pop balloons at a distance and ignite paper. Also, if he’s not careful, can put an eye out.
Tutorial and build photos are here.
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Anti theft devices
February 18th, 2010 · No Comments · clever, how-to
It’s hell when you’re at work and find your lunch missing or your coffee cup misplaced and unwashed. There are ways around this and many of them are featured in this great pictorial article featuring all sorts of clever ways to deter thieves.
Have a look right here.
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8 healthful rules for drinking beer
February 17th, 2010 · No Comments · beer, how-to, news
Beer can be a very healthful drink if one chooses wisely which types of beer to stick with.
8 simple tips to consider following when selecting the style of beer which could help you stay healthy are outlined in a three page article here.
The Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of California at [...]
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Drama! Pathos! Emotion!
February 17th, 2010 · No Comments · how-to, weird
Something has happened. Was it a break-in and robbery? A domestic quarrel? Earthquake? Something in the video pealed the paint off the wall, that’s for sure.
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Tattoo cover-ups
February 11th, 2010 · No Comments · how-to, odd
What happens to that tattoo with your babe’s name after the big falling out? What would any prospective new babe think of your body with someone else’s name on it? Other than expensive laser tattoo removal, why not embellish the old design and bury the name underneath?
Have a look at some ways to cover up [...]
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Toyota gas pedal fix
February 10th, 2010 · No Comments · automotive, how-to, news
A tech at a Toyota dealership demonstrates just what they do to rectify the gas pedal problem.
(Of note: The audio is slightly out of sync but that shouldn’t matter. He gets the point across. Secondly, the key is left in the ignition with the door open causing the warning chime to clang away which the [...]
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5 people who will ruin your Super Bowl party
February 4th, 2010 · No Comments · how-to, sports
They come in all shapes, sizes and both genders. Be mindful of the overall party experience when asking people to attend your Super Bowl bash. Here’s a nice, readable outline of attendees that could really kill the festivities.
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Homemade remedies
January 25th, 2010 · No Comments · how-to, odd
Lifehacker rounds up 10 great ways to treat common ailments without blowing the budget at the drugstore. Coughs, warts and toenail fungus are a few of the topics. Check it out right here.
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Beer mussels
January 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · beer, how-to
Many beer sites talk about pairing different beers with different foods. That’s ok if you’re that serious about it. But if you’ve ever gone to a bar and had some pickled eggs or herring during a beer session, you’d know how good some foods can taste.
The video below is interesting on at least two [...]
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